Means for decorating articles



Nov. 27, 1928.

E. K. BAKER MEANS FOR DECORATING ARTICLES Filed Dec 29, 1924 ii/1 [LQBarer I" Patented Nov. 27, 1928.

EBLE K. BAKER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

MEANS FOR DECORATING ARTICLES.

Application filed December 29. 1924. Serial No. 758,569.

This invention relates to improvements in methods-of and means for decorating articles and consists of the matters hereinafter described and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In decorating certain articles, as for instance with paints, enamels, colored varnishes and the like, it is often desired to enhance the appearance of the article by disposing the paint in certain predetermined areas, to produce a design or multi-color effect thereon. lVhere the said articles are to be decorated in large numbers it is quite difiicult to apply the paint or coloring material upon the same relative areas ofdilfcrent' articles with uniformity. As an example of the article to be decorated, I have chosen the disc of an automobile wheel. In some instances, it is desired to apply a different colored paint or the like to that art of the disc adjacent to and concentric With the hub opening therein so that the disc will appear ornamental and attractive and minus the dead appearance of a disc having but a single color. l/Vheel discs of one color having a concentric circular field of another color adjacent the hub opening have been produced by hand with the aid of a brush only. However, this brush and hand method is slow and tedious so that production is indeed limited and the cost is increased in proportion.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide an improved method of decorating articles such as wheel discs and in the means for carrying out said method, so that uniformity of appearance and speed of operation is readily attained.

A further object of the invention is to provide a method of the kind described whereby production is increased and the cost is materially decreased.

These objects of the invention, together with others as well as the many advantages thereof will more fully appear as I proceed with my specification.

In the drawings,

Fig. 1 is a cross section through a device by means of which my improved method may be readily carried out and illustrates the position of the device upon a wheel disc about to be decorated in accordance with my invention.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the parts shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an outside face view of a wheel disc after having been decorated in accordance with my invention.

Fig. 4; is a detail sectional view on an enlarged scale of certain of the parts shown in Fig. 1 and which will be more specifically referred to later.

Referring now in detail to that embodiment of the invention illustrated in the accomanying drawings, 1 indicates a wheel disc which it is desired to decorate in accordance with my invention.

Ordinarily the disc is either dipped or sprayed to apply a single color to both sides thereof, the invention being particularly advantageous in decorating the disc after its single primary color or coating of paint or enamel has been applied. Said disc has a cambered body 2, the outer portion of which merges into an annular web 3 which web terminates in an annular flange 4, providing a seat for a tire carrying rim not shown.

Such a disc is provided at its center with a hub hole 5 and about the same are disposed arcuately spaced, flanged openings 6 for the bolts by means of which the finished wheel disc is attached to the usual hub flange of a wheel.

7 indicates an open top and bottom bowlshaped guide which is circular in plan and which defines that area on the outer face of the disc to which a contrasting color is to be applied.

As herein shown, said guide defines an area at the center of the disc and concentric with the hub opening therein and is of a diameter suflicient to include the arcuately spaced bolt openings 6 before referred to. To read ily centralize or position said guide, means are provided to engage parts of said disc re mote from said hub hole and so that the guide may be used in connection with discs of different sizes, said means are made adjustable. th1s end, I provide on bowl-shaped To the outside of said guide a plurality of arcuatcly spaced bosses 8 having threaded openings 9 therein disposed radially with respect to said guide.

Said openings do not extend through By means of said arms,

the outer ends of which are adapted to engage with fixed parts of the article or disc being decorated, the

spect to uide may be accurately positioned with rethe predetermined area to receive the The second coat oi paint or coloring material is then applied to said area either by means of a brush or a spraying device. In Fig. l I have conventionally.shown the use of a spraying device 12 by means of which said coat is applied to said area. hen said area has thus been covered, the device as a whole may be removed from the disc which is then permitted to dry with ,he result that a disc having a two color coat is provided. In Fig. 3, I have shown a face view of the finished disc with a centrally disposed spot or area 13 of one color arranged on a field 14 of another color. This two color arrangement on a wheel disc makes it more attractive in appearance and relieves the sameness or deadness of a one color disc.

The inside of the guide may be wiped or cleaned oil from time to time as it is deemed advisable to prevent the paint or other coloring used from curtaining or flowing about the bottom edge of the guide when removed, which would make the outline of the central colored area 14 irregular. in this manner the outline of the said area is maintained sharp and clean. After one disc is finished, the device is removed therefrom and applied to another and the paint or coloring; applied to said area as before mentioned, the engagement oi the arms 10' with said part 3 of the disc accurately positioning the guide with respect thereto each and every time it is applied to another disc so that absolute uniformity of production is insured. 1

My improved method is rapid and accurate and the guide is simple and etlicient for its intended purpose.

While in describing my invention, I have referred to certain details of construction and arrangement or parts as Well as the steps by means of which it is carried out, the same to be taken as by Way of illustration only and I do not wish to limit myself thereto except as may be pointed out in the appended claims.

I claim as my invention:

1. A device of the kind described embodying therein a guide member and a plurality of radially disposed arms adapted to engage parts of a wheel disc at points spaced from the center thereof.

2. A device of the kind described embodying therein, a guide member and plurality of radially disposed, adjustable arms adapted to engage parts of a Wheel disc at points spaced from the center thereof.

A device of the kind described embodying therein, a tubular shaped guide member open at its top and bottom ends and a plurality of arms extending radiallyoutward from said guide member. g

a. A device of the kind described embodying therein a tubular shaped guide member wider at one end than the other and open at both ends, and a plurality of radially out-- ward arms on said guide member, longitudinally adjustable with respectthereto.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 15th day of December, 1924:.

ERLE K. BAKER.

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